Part-time School Year Educator

Pickering Creek Audubon Center; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 23,419,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Job summary

Pickering Creek Audubon Center in Maryland seeks a part-time, seasonal School-Year Educator to join our education team and inspire students about the natural world through field-, classroom-, and virtual programs on Pickering Creek’s 450 acres.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of classroom or field-based teaching experience, an undergraduate degree in biology, education, environmental education, or a related field (or equivalent work), and a passion for wildlife conservation; some

Qualifications

• One year or more of teaching or working with children in a field-based environment.
• Undergraduate degree in biology, education, environmental education, environmental science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Commitment to conservation of birds, wildlife and habitats.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-based, classroom and virtual environmental education programs on Pickering Creek’s 450 acres and at schools and partner sites.
• Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward for students, teachers, community and public audiences.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and implement programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor degree in biology/education/environmental science

Job description

Pickering Creek is located on a tidal tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The Center's 450 acres are a microcosm of Maryland's Eastern Shore. We seek an enthusiastic individual that is willing to inspire others about the natural world and take conservation action.

Pickering Creek Audubon Center seeks a part-time, seasonal School-Year Educator to assist in delivering our successful environmental education programs. The School-Year Educator will serve as integral to our education team; report to the center’s Director of Education; and work closely with all center staff. They will maintain positive and friendly working relationships with the general public, volunteers, and local/regional community organizations and school groups.

This is a part-time, seasonal position beginning September 9, 2026 through May 26, 2027. There is a winter break from early December 2026 through February/March 2027. Some weekends and evenings required.

Salary: $17/hour, up to 28-hour work week during busiest field seasons

Essential Functions –

• Lead field-based, classroom and virtual environmental education programs including on Pickering Creek’s 450 acres, at schools, partnering sites, and online through virtual meeting platforms for pre-K, elementary, middle and high school students
• Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward for students, teachers, community and public audiences
• Work closely with other staff to plan and implement programs

Additional Functions as directed –

• Collaborate with other staff to prepare and lead public, community and volunteer programs for families, adults and youth
• Assist with the care of buildings and grounds including weekly trail and habitat maintenance
• Provide care for program animals including feeding and animal tank maintenance
• Contribute to Center’s public communications including social media and a weekly email digest

The ideal candidate –

• Enjoys hiking, birding, ponding, fishing, seining, planting and leading games for children of all ages.
• Has at least one year of experience teaching or working with children in a field-based environment
• Has an undergraduate degree in biology, education, environmental education, environmental science or a related field, or has relevant work experience
• Is committed to the conservation of birds, other wildlife and habitats
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Is an enthusiastic team player
• Maintains a professional, friendly manner
• Is self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Some level of Spanish proficiency a plus